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Turkish Lahmacun with Spiced Meat and Fresh Herbs

Name: Turkish Lahmacun with Spiced Meat and Fresh Herbs
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 200g ground lamb or beef; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

A thin, crispy flatbread topped with a spiced meat mixture and fresh herbs.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix flour, water, and salt to form a dough. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
In a pan, cook the meat until browned. Add onions, peppers, and spices, cooking until softened.
Spread the meat mixture over the dough, then top with herbs.
Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
Serve warm with lemon wedges and yogurt sauce.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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